HEPARAN SULFATE PROTEOGLYCAN Chemical Properties

storage temp. 

−20°C

form 

solution

biological source

mouse (Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm mouse sarcoma basement membrane)

Safety Information

WGK Germany 

3

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

MSDS

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HEPARAN SULFATE PROTEOGLYCAN Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Heparan Sulfate promotes the attachment of cells in culture and induces high affinity binding of FGF-basic to cells deficient in heparin sulfate and soluble FGF receptors at a concentration of 10-100 ng/mL.

Biochem/physiol Actions

This is a multifunctional molecule. As a component of the extracellular matrix that binds to fibroblast growth factors, vascular endothelial growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor receptors. It also acts as a docking molecule for matrilysin and other matrix metalloproteinases.